Nowata, Oklahoma
Nowata: City in Oklahoma
About
Nowata is a city located in the county of Nowata in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,731 and a population density of 430 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,544 inhabitants.
The city was created 136 years ago in 1888.
Quick Facts about Nowata
| Population : | 3,544 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
| County : | Nowata County |
| Postal code : | 74048 |
| Area : | 8.68 km2 |
| Altitude : | 709 feet / 216 meters |
| Capital city : | Nowata is capital of Nowata County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1889 (136 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:52:59 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 408 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.28% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Nowata is located at 36°42'2"N 95°38'17"W (36.7006500, -95.6380300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Nowata decreased by 5.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,731 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,756 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,743 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,720 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,702 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,711 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,682 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,645 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,625 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,552 | -2.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,544 | -0.23% | estimation process |
People born in Nowata (6)
People born in Nowata, including football player Buddy Burris, martial artist David Heath, football player Kurt Burris, .
List
- Larry Dixon (American politician) he was born in 31/08/1942
- Ray Starr (American baseball player) he was born in 23/04/1906
- Flora Campbell (actor (1911-1978)) she was born in 01/08/1911
Schools in Nowata
College & universities near Nowata, OK
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206835 | Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Bartlesville (OK) | 74006-6299 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Nowata, OK
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLS | Tulsa, Oklahoma | 317 South Detroit St. | BUS |
Other cities in Nowata County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nowata County , OK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| South Coffeyville | 730 | Town of the United States |
| Delaware | 399 | Town in Oklahoma, United States |
| Lenapah | 282 | Human settlement in Nowata County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Wann | 119 | Human settlement in Nowata County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Nowata distances to largest Oklahoma cities
